When the History of Ideas Meets Theory: Arthur Lewis and the Classical Economists on Development

Boianovsky, Mauro

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“…The classical economists (Smith and Ricardo) in early industrialization focused on understanding economic growth and development (Boianovsky, 2017). The theory asserts that an increase in population leads to a decline in economic growth due to the limitation of resources (Gordon, 2021).…”

Section: Classical Growth Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Smith reports that in conjunction with the division of labour, the increase in effective labour versus ineffective labour promotes the nation's growth (Monette, 2019). Fei and Ranis model of economic growth categorized under classical theory suggests that economic development takes place if the agricultural labourers are transferred to the industrial sector to increase labour productivity (Boianovsky, 2017). Further states that the amount of labour moved, and the time of moving takes depends on the growth of surplus generated from the agricultural sector.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Impact of Urbanization on Economic Growth in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Jacobs

David

Wyk

2023

IJEFI

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The apartheid legacy molded urbanization changes in South Africa. Post-1994 people were free to migrate to areas with greater economic activities (increased socio-economic opportunities) subsequently, the genesis of migration. Majority of the people aimed for Gauteng Province which is considered the economic hub of the country and a magnet of opportunities. This study looked at the history of Gauteng- primarily the economic position in conjunction with economic theories. This quantitative research investigated the relationship between economic growth and urbanization in the Gauteng Province. Granger causality tests were used to ascertain the relationship used in the research and the study focused on the period 1997 to 2020, using quarterly data. From the study, it was established that there is a unidirectional causality running from economic growth and employment in Gauteng- meaning that an increase in economic growth enables more jobs to be created, leading to migration of people to the province. The paper also found no causal relationship between population and economic growth- meaning that population increase does not have any effect on economic growth. People seek to progress out of poverty, primarily to an urban lifestyle to leverage socio-economic benefits- grow skills and knowledge by accessing public services such as education, and infrastructure mainly available in urbanized areas. The paper recommends for the government redefine urbanization policy to manage rapid migration. Failure to do so will lead to infrastructure ( housing, water, and electricity) and employment challenges within the province.

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Section: Classical Growth Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Classical Growth Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact of Urbanization on Economic Growth in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Jacobs

David

Wyk

2023

IJEFI

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“…Research funding from CNPq is gratefully acknowledged. recalled, the book structure was inspired by Lewis's (1954) distinction-advanced in his seminal restatement and application of classical economics to economic development-between different "master models" of production and distribution throughout the history of economics (see Boianovsky 2018aBoianovsky , 2019. Earlier that year, in January 1968, Barber and Goodwin were the "two American visitors" who attended the first conference on the history of economic thought, organized by Donald Winch (with Robert D. Collison Black's assistance) at the university of Sussex (England).…”

Section: On Golden Ages In the History Of Economics And In Developmentioning

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The Development Economist as Historian of Economics: The Case of William J. Barber

Boianovsky¹

2019

J Hist Econ Thought

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The paper shows how William Barber’s background as a development economist influenced his research agenda in the history of economic thought, in terms of the questions he asked and the way he approached them. The links between the history of economic theory and of policy-making are highlighted, as well as Barber’s investigation of the engagement of British economists with India’s economic matters throughout the time span of the British East India Company.

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“…9 Ver Furtado (1950Furtado ( , 1954a. 10 A respeito do modelo de desenvolvimento com excedente de mão de obra de Lewis e dos debates associados, ver Sunna (2016) e Boianovsky (2018.…”

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O desenvolvimento como processo de mudança cultural: as conexões entre excedente e estruturas sociais na visão de Celso Furtado

Bianconi

Coutinho

2019

Nova econ.

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Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar a visão de Furtado sobre excedente e estrutura social, sugerindo que uma releitura atenta a esses dois elementos permite melhor compreensão de sua obra. Para Furtado, o excedente é o ponto de partida para uma apreensão mais ampla do desenvolvimento, uma vez que possibilita escolha por parte da comunidade e processos de transformação social. Seus primeiros trabalhos sobre desenvolvimento e subdesenvolvimento já insistem na interconexão entre excedente e estrutura social na definição dos modos de vida e do processo de acumulação. Sua abordagem das relações entre excedente e estruturas sociais ganha novos contornos nos anos 1970, levando em conta as transformações na economia internacional e a industrialização periférica. A interação entre pensamento econômico, cultural e político dá novos contornos à noção de excedente. O artigo se detém nos usos e significado da noção de excedente no pensamento de Furtado em seus diversos momentos.

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When the History of Ideas Meets Theory: Arthur Lewis and the Classical Economists on Development

Cited by 7 publications

References 47 publications

The Impact of Urbanization on Economic Growth in Gauteng Province, South Africa

The Impact of Urbanization on Economic Growth in Gauteng Province, South Africa

The Development Economist as Historian of Economics: The Case of William J. Barber

O desenvolvimento como processo de mudança cultural: as conexões entre excedente e estruturas sociais na visão de Celso Furtado

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